Crevillent

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Church of Mare de Déu de Betlem in Crevillente

Crevillent (local Valencian spelling; Crevillente in Spanish) is a town and municipality located in the province of Alicante, part of the autonomous community of Valencia, Spain. It is situated in the comarca of Baix Vinalopó, and lies at the foot of the mountain range known locally as Serra de Crevillent. It has an area of 103.3 km² and, according to the 2003 census, a total population of 26,260 inhabitants.

The terrain is dry, and its main vegetation is composed by carob trees, almond trees, olive trees and esparto. At present, Crevillent has the most important industry of carpets in Spain.

The town was probably settled by Romans. In 1263, during the period known as Reconquista, James I of Aragon liberated the city from the Moors.

The most important tourist places of the city are the Catholic church of Mare de Déu de Betlem and a museum with works of Mariano Benlliure, a Valencian sculptor. Also remarkable is its Moros i Cristians festival.